Our Menu
APPETIZERS | SALADS | SOUPS | RICE & GRAINS | LITE DISHES | ENTREES | RAW DISHES | BREADS | DESSERTS | DRINKS
All our dishes are 100% vegan. All are gluten-free or can be ordered gluten-free unless otherwise specified. The few dishes on our menu that are gluten-free or contain allergens are prepared in a separate kitchen to avoid cross-contamination. Let the server know if you have any specific dietary restriction.
Appetizers
Served with cilantro and sweet & sour tamarind sauces
Samosas (3 pieces)
Filled with Peas and Potatoes.
- Traditional (with gluten)
- Baked Organic Whole Wheat (with gluten)
- Gluten-Free
Dalvada (3 pieces)
Mashed Lentil patties spiced with Onion, Garlic, Ginger and Green Chili.
Aloo Tikki (3 pieces)
Peas and Potato Patties.
Mirch Pakora (3 pieces)
Chickpea dipped Banana Paper stuffed with Potatoes and Tamarind.
Potato Vada
Mashed Potato seasoned with Cilantro, Green Chili and Lemon, dipped in Chickpea flour.
Vegetable Cutlets (3 pieces)
Mixed Vegetables and Potatoes.
Lilwa ni Kachori (3 pieces)
Flour shell stuffed with mashed and spiced Indian Pigeon Peas.
Mixed Basket (9 pieces)
Assorted mix of Samosas (gluten-free available), Aloo Tikki, Vegetable Cutlet, Mirch Pakora, Lilwa ni Kachori, Dalvada, Potato Vada.
Salads
Served with cashew or avocado dressing
Organic Salad
Spinach, Tomato, Baby Arugula, Spring Mix, Chickpeas, Alfalfa and Bean Sprouts, Raisins and Tofu. Add a side of Raw Indian Hummus (extra charge).
Kale Salad
Fresh Organic Kale, Sliced Seasonal Fruits, Sliced Almonds, Sunflower Seeds, Cranberries with Ginger and Himalayan Salt. Add a side of Raw Indian Hummus (extra charge).
Soups
A tasty, comforting immune system boost
Yellow Lentil
Made with Ginger, Garlic, Cumin, Tomato and Onion. Served with Basmati Rice. Substitute with Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa (extra charge).
Vegetable Sambar
Prepared with Carrots, Zucchini, Radish, Tomato, Eggplant and Curry Leaves. Served with Mini-Idli. Substitute with Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa (extra charge).
Rasam Soup
Hot and Sour Soup blended with Curry Leaves and Tomatoes. Served with Basmati Rice. Substitute with Organic Brown Rice or Quinoa (extra charge).
Rice & Grains
Hearty and satisfying
Organic Brown Rice
Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Garnished with Raisins. Great source of fiber!
White Rice Biryani
Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots, Tomatoes.
Quinoa
With Sea Salt and Clove, garnished with Peas and Carrots. Healthy rice substitute.
Organic Brown Rice Biryani
Seasoned with Cumin, Clove, Bay Leaves, Turmeric, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomatoes. Great source of fiber!
Quinoa Biryani
With Sea Salt, mixed with stir-fried Broccoli, Cauliflower, Carrots and Tomatoes. Healthy rice substitute.
White Rice
Basmati Rice, seasoned with Clove, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Topped with Peas and Carrots.
Saffron Rice
Basmati Rice, seasoned with Clove, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon and Sea Salt. Saffron contains many cancer-fighting nutrients.
Lite Dishes
South Indian Specialties
Dosa
A thin golden crepe, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
Medu Vada
Lentil Donut Fritters served with Sambar and Chutney.
Masala Dosa
A thin golden crepe stuffed with spiced Potato and Onion, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney.
Idli
Oil-free, steam-cooked cakes served with Sambar and Chutney.
Uttapam
Lentil and Rice Pancake, served with Sambar and Coconut Chutney. Topped with combination of your choice of fresh garden vegetables: Cilantro, Onion, Bell Pepper, Carrot, Tomato, Green Peas, Thai Chili Pepper.
Entrees
With Basmati Rice (substitute: Organic Brown Rice, Quinoa)
Chana Masala
Sun-dried Chickpeas seasoned with Cumin and Fresh Onion, sauteed and topped with Tomato Gravy. A high-protein dish.
Baingan Bharta
Clay oven fresh roasted Eggplant, sauteed with Onion, Green Peas, Tomato, Ginger and Garlic, perfectly blended with assorted Indian spices. A very popular dish.
Palak Paneer
Fresh Organic Spinach and pan-seared vegan Cheese, seasoned with Cumin, Onion, Cinnamon, Cardamom, and Garam Masala spices. High in Iron.
Organic Tofu Tikka Masala
Sauteed Smoked Vegan Cheese, Bell Pepper and Diced Onion, topped with stir-fried Organic Tofu. Bell Peppers are a good source of vitamin C and B6, and good for your hair and skin. (with gluten)
Dal Bunzara
Fresh Moong Lentils, sautéed in Olive Oil with Cumin, Fresh Green Tomato and Onion. A popular Mom’s homemade Indian dish. Great source of protein and antioxidants.
Aloo Gobi
Fresh Cauliflower and Potato, sautéed in Olive Oil and Indian spices. Topped with a savory Tomato Gravy. High in antioxidants.
Bhindi Masala
Fresh Okra, blended with Onion and Tomato, seasoned with Indian spices. A great source of fiber and rich in minerals. A highly recommended vegetable dish.
Palak Dal
An exotic blend of Yellow Lentils and Fresh Organic Spinach, seasoned with Ginger and Garlic. High in Protein and Iron.
Malai Kofta
A Sweet Potato and Green Vegetable dumpling, topped with a delicious Cashew Gravy, garnished with Cardamom, Almond and Cashew. Most popular Arya Bhavan dish.
Paneer Makani
Organic Tofu sauteed in Olive Oil, seasoned with Indian Herbs and Spices, topped with a homemade Onion and Yellow Cashew Gravy, garnished with shredded Almonds.
Dal Makani
Black Lentils, pan cooked with Tomato, Ginger and Garlic. Good source of protein.
Pau Bhaji
Cauliflower, Eggplant, Potato, Onion, Garlic and Tomato. Garnished with Lemon, Onion and Cilantro.
Raw Dishes
Prepared below 118 degrees to preserve all nutrients
Indian Taco
Crunchy cabbage leaf stuffed with a mix of bell peppers, onions, Indian spices and other vegetables. Served with vegan sour cream. A delicious fusion dish by Chef Kirti.
Indian Hummus
Raw hummus flavored with Indian spices. Served with raw, gluten-free vegetable chips (made by us).
Raw Pizza
Raw crust of sunflower seeds, cauliflower and nuts, topped with homemade tomato sauce, jalapeño and mixed vegetables.
Breads
All made vegan
Tandoori Roti
Whole Wheat clay-oven baked round flat-bread. (with gluten)
Gluten-Free Bread
Naan
Unbleached clay-oven baked flat-bread topped with cilantro. Flavor choices: Plain, Garlic, Onion, or Coconut Butter. (with gluten)
Chapati
Whole Wheat hand-made soft bread. (with gluten)
Desserts
Naturally sweetened, with no refined sugars
Tiramisu
Our newest addition, already a fan favorite! Four-layer tiramisu cake: vegan, gluten-free, sugar-free…absolutely delicious and with an Indian twist, of course!
Raw Organic Cake
Options: Vegan Cheese Cake, Mango, or Strawberry. No processed ingredients, no added sugar. (with gluten)
Chocolate Truffles
Cacao and Coconut balls naturally sweetened with Dates, with a secret Indian twist! Raw Dish. Cacao keeps the heart healthy!
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut and Almond balls naturally sweetened with Dates, with a secret Indian twist! Raw Dish.
Carrot Halva
Grated Carrots, Soy Milk and blend of healthy sweeteners.
Lemon Bar
Zesty, creamy dessert bar. Raw Dish.
Ice Cream
Soy-free. Raw. Flavors: Avocado, Chocolate-Mint, Mango, Strawberry. All with an Indian twist!
Drinks
Alcoholic & non-alcoholic options
Juices
Flavor: Mango
Smoothies
Flavors: Mango, Green, or Strawberry-Banana.
Mango Lassi
Indian vegan yogurt drink.
Coffee
With or without milk (almond or soy).
Hot Tea
Masala Ginger Chai tea with choice of Almond or Soy Milk.
Young Coconut Water
Bottled Water
Indian Lager Beers
- Flying Horse (22 oz. bottle)
- Taj Mahal (22 oz. bottle)
- Maharaja (11 oz. bottle)
Wine
- House Red (glass/bottle)
- House White (glass/bottle)
BYOB Ok. $3/person corkage fee
Chef Kirti’s Ayurvedic Spice Mixes
Available for purchase at the restaurant
Masala Tea Mix
Indian spice mix to make Arya Bhavan’s Masala Ginger tea (makes about 35 cups)
Sambar Masala Mix
Spice mix for Sambar soups (5 oz. ca.)
Indian All Spice Mix
Sprinkle it on salads, fruit, vegetables, lentils, beans, hummus, vegan burgers, soups, and smoothies for added flavor! (5 oz. ca.)
Chana Malasa Mix
Spice mix for the Chana Masala dish (5 oz. ca.)
Pau Bhaji Mix
Spice mix for Arya Bhavan’s Pau Bhaji dish (5 oz. ca.)
Dine In Hours
Mon: 6:00 - 9:30pm
Tue: CLOSED
Wed-Fri: 5:00 - 9:30pm
Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 9:30pm
VEGAN BUFFET
Saturday Only | 12:00 - 6:00pm
After 6:00pm | a la carte menu
Delivery & Takeout Hours
Mon & Wed-Fri: 5:00 - 9:00pm
Tue: CLOSED
Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 9:00pm
DELIVERY AREA
North: Evanston & Skokie ($35 min. for Skokie)
West: Cicero Avenue ($20 min.)
South: Armitage Avenue ($20 min.)
East: Lake Michigan ($20 min.)
Established in 1998, Arya Bhavan is one of the top vegan and gluten-free restaurants in Chicago, also offering a growing selection of raw dishes.
Our menu has been designed for health-conscious Chicagoans who want to enjoy authentic Indian and fusion cuisine without having to sacrifice the desire (and need) for healthy vegan, gluten-free, and raw food.
Our dishes are made with healthy ingredients and feature a careful balance of necessary nutrients for mind/body wellness.
CONTACTS
2508 West Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL 60659
773.274.5800
aryabhavan@aol.com